Monday, November 25, 2019

SABRINA There is an old Bill Gaither song – God of the Mountain. The chorus states, “for the God on the mountain, is the God in the valley – the God of the good times is still God in the bad times. The God of the day is still God in the night. This song reminds us, not only of God’s sovereignty but of our own approach to life and the emotions that go with it. Sure, it may be easier, less complicated, but really, how dull and colorless would life be without the mountains and valleys? Emotions are a gift from God. Gaining self-discipline over our emotions does not mean ignoring them – it simply means that when we can identify them through both difficult and happy times, we can truly appreciate those mountaintop days, because we know what it felt like in the valley of life. It reminds us that God, is indeed, with us in the valleys, and also stands with us on the mountains. As the holiday season is upon us, if today you find yourself walking in the valley of life, may I remind you that God is with you today, was with you yesterday, and will be with you tomorrow. His presence surrounds our days, nights, mountains, and valleys. Go today, in His peace.